Raas Purnima / Dev Dipawali – 5 November 2025
Raas Purnima, also known as Dev Diwali, is a highly auspicious full moon day celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) of Kartik month in the Hindu lunar calendar. In 2025, this sacred festival falls on Tuesday, 5th November. This day marks the divine night when Lord Krishna performed the Raas Leela with the Gopis in Vrindavan, and it is also believed to be the night when the gods descend to earth to witness festivities, earning it the name Dev Diwali.
Spiritual Significance:-
Raas Purnima is celebrated with great devotion and joy across India, particularly in Vrindavan, Mathura, and other Krishna pilgrimage sites. It is said that worshipping Lord Krishna and performing rituals on this day brings:
Peace, prosperity, and happiness to families
Removal of negative energies and obstacles
Blessings for love, devotion, and spiritual growth
The day is also associated with increased spiritual energy, making it ideal for meditation, chanting, and performing Vedic rituals. Many devotees observe fasts, participate in night-long devotional singing (bhajans), and offer special prayers to Lord Krishna.
Rituals and Celebrations:-
Holy Baths: Devotees take a dip in sacred rivers such as the Yamuna, believed to cleanse sins and bring spiritual merit.
Raas Leela Performances: Traditional dances depicting Krishna’s divine love with Radha and the Gopis are enacted in temples and cultural gatherings.
Lighting Lamps: Like Diwali, homes, temples, and ghats are decorated with thousands of lamps (diyas) to welcome the gods.
Special Pujas: Devotees perform Krishna Puja, offering sweets, flowers, and milk-based delicacies.
Charity and Annadanam: Acts of charity, feeding the poor, and donating to temples are considered highly meritorious.
Astrological Importance:-
From an astrological perspective, Raas Purnima / Dev Diwali is considered a time when planetary energies are favorable for:
Starting new spiritual practices
Strengthening relationships and family bonds
Seeking blessings for wealth, health, and career success
Performing Vedic rituals and homas to remove doshas and negative influences
Why Visit Vrindavan or Participate in Dev Diwali Pujas:-
Vrindavan is illuminated with thousands of lamps during Dev Diwali, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere of divine energy. Participating in Raas Leela and temple festivities on this day is believed to bring direct blessings from Lord Krishna and elevate one’s spiritual journey.
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To maximize the blessings of Raas Purnima, devotees can perform Krishna Puja at home or in temples, chant “Hare Krishna” mantras, and offer sweets like kheer and peda. Lighting diyas along riverbanks or home altars adds spiritual merit and attracts divine positivity.
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Significance of Laxmi Narayan Puja on Raas Purnima:-
Laxmi Narayan Puja performed on Raas Purnima is highly auspicious. Worshipping Lord Vishnu (Narayan) with Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, brings:
Prosperity and abundance in the household.
Spiritual upliftment and inner peace.
Protection from negative energies and obstacles.
Strengthens marital harmony and family bonds.
This Puja is particularly significant because the Purnima night aligns with the peak of divine energy. Devotees observe fasts, light lamps, and perform rituals to please Laxmi Narayan.
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Rashi Recommended Offerings:-
Aries (Mesha) Red flowers, jaggery, ghee lamps
Taurus (Vrishabh) White flowers, rice, sugar sweets
Gemini (Mithun) Yellow flowers, haldi, coconut
Cancer (Karka) White rice, milk, lotus flowers
Leo (Simha) Marigold flowers, ghee, sweets
Virgo (Kanya) Jasmine flowers, jaggery, honey
Libra (Tula) White flowers, silver coins, rice
Scorpio (Vrishchik) Red flowers, sandalwood, ghee
Sagittarius (Dhanu) Yellow flowers, turmeric, sweets
Capricorn (Makar) Lotus, milk, ghee lamps, sugar
Aquarius (Kumbh) Blue flowers, water offerings, sweets
Pisces (Meen) White and blue flowers, milk, rice
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Auspicious Puja Timings for Dibrugarh (5 November 2025)
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:48 AM – 12:33 PM
Purnima Tithi Start: 06:02 AM (5 Nov)
Purnima Tithi End: 04:21 AM (6 Nov)
Rahu Kalam: 07:30 AM – 09:00 AM
Yog / Shubh Muhurat for Puja: 08:15 PM – 10:30 PM
Tip: Light diyas (lamps) near the Tulsi plant or riverbanks during evening hours for maximum blessings.
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Rituals & Practices:-
1. Clean the house and puja area thoroughly.
2. Decorate with lamps, flowers, and rangoli.
3. Offer fruits, sweets, and Rashi-specific items to Laxmi Narayan.
4. Chant Vishnu Sahasranama or Lakshmi Narayan mantras.
5. Conclude with Arati and distribution of prasad.
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Raas Purnima / Dev Diwali is not only a celebration of divine love and joy, but also a powerful night to attract prosperity, health, and spiritual blessings through Laxmi Narayan Puja.
